Data Protection

Data Protection

We use information that you provide to us primarily to provide you with legal services. We may also use this information for related purposes such as updating and enhancing our client records, legal and regulatory compliance, collecting our fees and sending you legal information and legal updates. Our use of that information is subject to your instructions, the Data Protection Act 2018, and our duty of confidentiality. Please note that our work for you may require us to give information to third parties such as other professionals related to the matter.  

You have a right of access under data protection legislation to the personal data that we hold about you. We may, from time to time, send you information we think might be of interest to you. If you do not wish to receive that information please notify us at our office, in writing.  

Storage of Papers and Documents

Under the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 we are required to keep either a copy of client due diligence material, or references to it for 5 years after the business relationship ends. However, various records must be kept to comply with the Regulations and defend any allegations against the practice in relation to money laundering and failure to report offences. Therefore, once a matter is completed, it is the firm’s policy to retain the file in our storage facility for a minimum period of 6 years after the final invoice is rendered, depending on the type of matter. The file will be kept on the understanding that we have given your express consent that we have authority to destroy the file after a minimum period of 6 years. We will not destroy any documents you ask us to keep in safe custody. If you need any papers to be retained, you must advise us in writing and we will then either ask you to collect the papers or charge you for their continued storage.